PICC Line

PICC Line Teaching 1644

Instructed patient / caregiver strenuous work, with hand cannulated, lifting objects greater than ten pounds, or repetitive motion should all be avoid...

PICC Line Teaching 1643

Instructed patient / caregiver blood pressure readings in the arm cannulated with the PICC should be avoided.

PICC Line Teaching 1642

Instructed patient caregiver knowledge of maintenance and care of PICC lines insures long term use. Problems, detected early, greatly decrease any com...

PICC Line Teaching 1641

Instructed patient caregiver seek professional help immediately if any discharge, redness, swelling or pain around the catheter insertion site is noti...

PICC Line Teaching 1640

Instructed patient / caregiver keep the insertion site and dressing dry, do not go swimming as swimming pools not only harbor bacteria but a wet dress...

PICC Line Teaching 1639

Instructed patient / caregiver for minimizing problems associated with PICC lines, guidelines include: Always wash hands before touching the PICC lin...

PICC Line Teaching 1638

Instructed patient / caregiver if the catheter breaks, whether bleeding does or does not occur, do not panic. Using sterile gauze, apply sufficient pr...

PICC Line Teaching 1637

Instructed patient / caregiver inspect the site daily for any irregularities, such as swelling, redness, leakage or pain. If any irregularities or com...

PICC Line Teaching 1636

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.

PICC Line Teaching 1611

Instructed patient maintaining a clean and dry dressing is paramount to a continued well functioning PICC line.